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Katie is sick of her school's rules. But when she turns into the principal and announces that there are no rules, she creates a great big mess! Will Katie be able to get the school back in shape?

Dylan Rudee's life is an epic fail. He's bullied at school and the aunt who has raised him since he was orphaned as a child just lost her job and their apartment. Dylan's one chance to help his family is the only thing he's good at: video games. The multibillion-dollar company Mee Corp. has announced a televised tournament to find the Game-Changers: the 44 kids who are the best in the world at playing Xamaica, a role-playing fantasy game that's sweeping the planet. If Dylan can win the top prize, he just might be able to change his life.

In RNJesus They Trust: Game Design, Your Time & Your Luck is a witty, sharp-eyed exploration of randomness in modern gaming — and how it blesses, tests, or exploits the players who kneel before it. From the ecstatic thrill of a rare drop to the soul-crushing grind of gacha pulls, game developers have turned RNG (random number generation) into a design pillar that fuels excitement and monetization. But where does randomness stop being fun and start wasting your time — or draining your wallet?

In the tradition of works like Random Family and Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Sudhir Venkatesh’s The Tomorrow Game is a deeply reported chronicle of families surviving in a Southside Chicago community. At the heart of the story are two teenagers: Marshall Mariot, an introverted video gamer and bike rider, and Frankie Paul, who leaves foster care to direct his cousin’s drug business while he’s in prison.

Dark psychology is the art and science of manipulation and mind control. While psychology is the study of human behavior and is central to our thoughts, actions, and interactions, the term dark psychology is the phenomenon by which people use tactics of motivation, persuasion, manipulation, and coercion to get what they want. Learn more about dark psychology in this audiobook.

In this extensive guide, you will see a ton of topics anyone would enjoy when studying the forces of persuasion and manipulation. Humans are deceitful creatures sometimes, and it shows in the way they communicate and act. For you to survive the lies, it is important that you know what to look for. Moreover, when you know how to influence others, you can use that knowledge to your benefit for the right purposes.

Oral historian and documentary researcher David Wolinsky invites listeners to sit in on a series of urgent, intimate conversations between some of the most distinguished voices across entertainment and media as they reflect on the longstanding impact of Gamergate. What went wrong, and what can we learn from Gamergate to help us build a more equitable online world?

Throughout history, women have been told that they couldn't achieve their dreams, no matter how hard they tried. Women athletes have faced their own unique set of challenges, across countless sports and levels of play. In this third She Persisted book, Chelsea Clinton introduces listeners to women who have excelled in their sports because of their persistence.

In a follow-up to Free to Be Me, DOM&INK returns with a collection of essays that highlight modern-day LGBTQIA+ pioneers who have changed the world—from well-known public figures and allies to up-and-comers you'll wish you'd heard of earlier.

This audiobook is the window into the underground world of cheating at the highest levels, which set off a frenzy of activity and hand-wringing in the offices of Major League Baseball and Congress. Through the authors' pursuit of sources and documents, they were able to open for public view a world in which elite athletes trade money and risk their health for the edge that will allow them to run faster, hit harder, and compete longer, and then cash in on the fame and wealth.

Europa ist mit einem grausamen Krieg an seiner Grenze konfrontiert und steht dreißig Jahre nach Wiedervereinigung und Maastrichter Vertrag am Scheideweg. Ulrike Guérot und Hauke Ritz beleuchten in ihrem Essay „Endspiel Europa“ die Entwicklung der Europäischen Union seit 1992 und besinnen sich auf die ursprünglichen europäischen Werte und Ziele: ein souveränes Europa und eine kontinentale Friedensordnung.

Here, you'll learn 55 people skills that need to become part of your communication arsenal starting now. Some, you may have been taught before. Some will be completely new to you. Some you may know about, but have forgotten to remember to use. Let this be your reminder. How soon can you start? How soon will you see results? How about the next time you communicate with a person!

McInerney and Vallely, retired U.S. Generals, are now military analysts for FOX News. In Endgame, they direct their experience and expertise to the question of how to win the war on terror. Unlike past enemies, radical Islam is not confined to particular nationsm - and thus cannot be defeated solely through conventional warfare against enemy states.

Best friends Waffles and Mochi know that delicious food brings people together. So, when they start new jobs at a supermarket, they want to make a special treat for their coworkers. But what should it be? Their search for an answer will take them around the world as they investigate ingredients, find flavors, and make new friends.

A Spiritual Path to Responsible Use of Smartphones, Gaming, and Other Digital Technology. “A must-read for anyone who is addicted to or thinks they may have a problem with digital technology. The author recognizes the similarities between Digital Addiction and other addictions, and logically applies one of the most effective known solutions for addiction - The Twelve Steps. This eloquent work will also be useful to academics and clinicians exploring potential solutions. ” -- Earl Hightower: Noted Interventionist, Keynote Speaker and Addiction Visionary “If you suffer from digital ...

Mit den Schlümpfen erlebst du immer spannende Abenteuer! In diesen fünf aufregenden Geschichten erfährst du, wie Schlumpfine ins Dorf der Schlümpfe kam, welchen Unheil eine magische Pfeife anrichten kann und warum Purpurfliegen gefährlicher sind, als sie aussehen! Lass dich davon überraschen, wie die Schlümpfe einem verarmten Schlossverwalter dabei helfen, einen längst vergessenen Schatz zu bergen, und wie sie einem Riesen-Heulvogel eine dringend benötigte Lektion erteilen.

The fourth book in Sarah Levi's controversial "Secrets of Pimpology Applied to the Seduction Game" series, "Alpha Male Strategies: How to Meet, Date & Attract Women Who Will Serve You," may be her most divisive to yet. Levi continues his investigation into the dynamics of power and attraction in this volume, this time concentrating on techniques ostensibly meant to guarantee men not only succeed in the dating scene but also land partnerships in which their partners are committed to meeting their demands.

Stand out, beat the odds, and be a leader who not only succeeds but leaves a lasting impact on the world. This isn't just a guide, It's your challenge to take on, your chance to rewrite your story. The ambitious leaders like you seeking success, this book is your strategic roadmap a transformative experience redefining your leadership narrative, paving the way for unparalleled achievement and lasting impact. Embark on a transformative journey with this meticulously designed guide, exclusively crafted for you, ambitious leaders are driven by the relentless pursuit of success, goal ...

Natalie has a secret. She's a gamer. By day, Natalie is an average eighth grade student. At night, she's Gnat112! Living a double life is hard…and keeping a secret from your friends is even harder. In this middle grade book, the first of an all-new series, Gamer Girls, Natalie and her three BFFs learn to navigate the gamer world together, one girl at a time.

Get ahead of the mind games of manipulators and safeguard your mental wellbeing with this compact comprehensive guide to dark psychology and gaslighting manipulation.